﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Imagekind Gallery NewYorkArtCollection</title><link>http://www.imagekind.com/GalleryProfile.aspx?gid=ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e</link><description> HALL GROAT II | AMERICAN ARTIST 
Location: ENDWELL, NEW YORK, US 
Hall II has been a professional fine artist for over 20 years. He currently is an Associate Professor at Broome Community College in New York, and is very passionate about both teaching visual arts and advising students on potential art professions. He teaches foundation courses in painting, drawing, color theory, computer imagery and graphic design. While growing up, he was surrounded daily by fine art, since his father, Hall Groat Sr., had a studio at home. Offering his original oil paintings on eBay allows Hall II the pleasure of working directly with art collectors, which often is not possible when selling through art galleries. Hall finds great satisfaction in corresponding with people over the years that have collected his work. 
In 1993 Groat received the National Endowment For The Arts grant for a solo exhibition at Washington and Jefferson College. Groat is included in numerous private and public collections both nationally and abroad. These include actors, Michael Douglas and his wife Catherine Zeta Jones, the Ackerley Corporation, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cellular One, Sheraton Hotel Corporation, Binghamton University, Everson Museum of Art, Munson-Williams Proctor Institute of Art, The State University of New York system, Roberson Museum and Science Center and Washington Jefferson College. 

In 2006 he was involved in a solo exhibition at the Roberson Museum entitled, Contiguous Forms. Featured in the insightful museum catalogue published in conjunction with this exhibition is a brilliant essay written by Gerard Haggerty, entitled "It's About Time." Gerard Haggerty is a regular contributor to ARTnews. His writing has also appeared in Art in America, Arts, Artweek and many other journals and he has written numerous monographs for museums and galleries, here and abroad. 

Groat's work is based on the tradition of classical observational oil painting. 

</description><copyright>Copyright (C) 2008</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Lemons With Lemon Tree Branches and Leaves</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/07bd9230-8f9d-4665-88be-b62ee27eef0e.jpg' alt='07bd9230-8f9d-4665-88be-b62ee27eef0e' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Painted in a 19th century traditional style, this 
lovely piece is of three lemons with lemon tree
branches and leaves.  The orginal was painted in oil on a 8" x 8" prepared panel.  It's painted in rich golden yellow, orange,
violet, green and sky blue tones. The painting has been 
photographed in natural light, and adjusted to appear 
as close as possible to the original.</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/Lemons-With-Lemon-Tree-Branches-and-Leaves_art_art?IMID=07bd9230-8f9d-4665-88be-b62ee27eef0e</link></item><item><title>Oreo Cookies With Glass of Milk</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/2e3bc33c-5b34-43db-8cc5-2e3a759d6041.jpg' alt='2e3bc33c-5b34-43db-8cc5-2e3a759d6041' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;This compelling piece is of a glass of milk with 
scrumptious Oreo Cookies. Perhaps this image
brings back memories of childhood?  The original was painted 
on a 8" x 10" prepared masonite panel in rich 
golden yellow, chocolate brown, teal and muted blue 
and milky white tones. The painting has been 
photographed in natural light, and adjusted to appear 
as close as possible to the original.</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/Oreo-Cookies-With-Glass-of-Milk_art_art?IMID=2e3bc33c-5b34-43db-8cc5-2e3a759d6041</link></item><item><title>James Bond's Martini</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/67bbd958-4c8d-4773-8aea-8c03a6e2d706.jpg' alt='67bbd958-4c8d-4773-8aea-8c03a6e2d706' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;This luminous piece of a single martini
glass was inspired by "007" himself.
The stunning realistic piece was originally painted 
in oil on a 10" x 8" prepared 
panel. The piece is painted in brilliant 
colors of red, olive green and gold. 
The painting has been photographed
in natural light, and adjusted to appear 
as close as possible to the original.</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/James-Bonds-Martini_art_art?IMID=67bbd958-4c8d-4773-8aea-8c03a6e2d706</link></item><item><title>Blueberry Eggo Waffles With Maple Syrup</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/786edf82-c5c3-4bda-801f-c5f9a837edf7.jpg' alt='786edf82-c5c3-4bda-801f-c5f9a837edf7' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;"Kelloggs Blueberry Eggo Waffles"
This strikingly realistic piece is of two freshly
toasted Kellog's "Eggo" blueberry waffles with butter 
and maple syrup. Perhaps this image is what many of 
us desire for breakfast, or dinner for that matter? 
The original was painted on a 8" x 10" prepared masonite panel, 
in rich golden yellow, chocolate brown, luminous 
violet, teal and 	blue and milky white tones. The 
painting has been photographed in natural light, 
and adjusted to appear as close as possible to the 
original.

</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/Blueberry-Eggo-Waffles-With-Maple-Syrup_art_art?IMID=786edf82-c5c3-4bda-801f-c5f9a837edf7</link></item><item><title>Tangerines With Tangerine Branches and Leaves</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/a46fedba-755a-4e86-849b-515170a87d72.jpg' alt='a46fedba-755a-4e86-849b-515170a87d72' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Painted in a 19th century traditional style, this 
lovely piece is of three tangerines.  The original was painting in oil on a 8" x 8" prepared panel.  It's painted in rich golden orange, red, green, and sky blue tones. The painting has been 
photographed in natural light, and adjusted to appear 
as close as possible to the original.</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/Tangerines-With-Tangerine-Branches-and-Leaves_art_art?IMID=a46fedba-755a-4e86-849b-515170a87d72</link></item><item><title>Dante's Inferno With Pocket Watch</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/cc2b48ea-0018-410d-aa14-85149b842428.jpg' alt='cc2b48ea-0018-410d-aa14-85149b842428' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Painted in a 18th century Baroque style, this 
nostalgic piece is of a railroad conductor's
pocket watch, (belonging to my grandfather)
with Dante's Inferno. 

The original was painted on an 8"x8" prepared panel. This is the 
ninth time I've painted this historic icon...
and each time I paint it I discover its unique 
qualities anew.   It's painted in rich gold, grey-greens, 
blues and lemon yellow tones, with select tiny 
spots of white for highlights. The painting has been
photographed in natural light, and adjusted to appear 
as close as possible to the original.</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/Dantes-Inferno-With-Pocket-Watch_art_art?IMID=cc2b48ea-0018-410d-aa14-85149b842428</link></item><item><title>Saxophone</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/d8605868-a753-411a-a617-553fcf16b4df.jpg' alt='d8605868-a753-411a-a617-553fcf16b4df' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Painted in a 19th century traditional style, this
stunning  realistic work is of a saxophone.  The original 
was painted in oil on a 15" x 6" prepared panel. It's 
painted romantically in brilliant golds, reds, yellows 
and blues. The saxophone belongs to the artist's 
father-in-law who performed with it during his 
younger years. The artist also has a great love 
for jazz music, and the particular ambiance found
in jazz clubs. The painting has been photographed 
in natural light, and adjusted to appear as close 
as possible to the original.</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/Saxophone_art_art?IMID=d8605868-a753-411a-a617-553fcf16b4df</link></item><item><title>Harmonica With Sheet Music</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/e02159d4-3c7a-4525-ac75-3acfb3e4ce40.jpg' alt='e02159d4-3c7a-4525-ac75-3acfb3e4ce40' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Painted in a 19th century traditional style, this
stunning  realistic work is of a harmonica.  The original was
painted in oil on a 8" x 10" prepared panel. It's 
painted romantically in brilliant golds, reds, yellows 
and blues. The harmonica belongs to the artist's 
father who enjoys performing in public spaces. 
The painting has been photographed in natural light, 
and adjusted to appear as close as possible to the original.</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/Harmonica-With-Sheet-Music_art_art?IMID=e02159d4-3c7a-4525-ac75-3acfb3e4ce40</link></item><item><title>Red Bartlett Pear</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/e4a6e24d-00b0-4583-b130-04c26ae8bbae.jpg' alt='e4a6e24d-00b0-4583-b130-04c26ae8bbae' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;This luminous piece is of beautiful red bartlett
pear.  The original was painted in oil on a 7" x 5" prepared 
panel. It's painted in brilliant red and violet
tonalities. The painting has been photographed 
in natural light, and adjusted to appear as 
close as possible to the original.</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/Red-Bartlett-Pear_art_art?IMID=e4a6e24d-00b0-4583-b130-04c26ae8bbae</link></item><item><title>Candied Apple</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/ed70d2f8-44b7-4ea5-9f57-c87ccc4b722e.jpg' alt='ed70d2f8-44b7-4ea5-9f57-c87ccc4b722e' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;This luminous piece of a delicious candied apple!
The stunning realistic work was originally painted 
in oil, on a 7" x 5" prepared panel. It is 
painted in brilliant colors of red, violet, gray-green,
gold, and blue. The painting has been photographed
in natural light, and adjusted to appear 
as close as possible to the original.</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/Candied-Apple_art_art?IMID=ed70d2f8-44b7-4ea5-9f57-c87ccc4b722e</link></item><item><title>White Ladies Slipper Orchid</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/aed56216-08c0-42c8-bc94-b7e0b1436deb.jpg' alt='aed56216-08c0-42c8-bc94-b7e0b1436deb' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;This striking piece is of a Ladies Slipper
Orchid.  The original was painted in oil on a 7" x 5" prepared 
panel. The sensual piece is painted in 
brillant blues, yellows and umbers and 
glowing white tones. The painting has been 
photographed in natural light, and adjusted to 
appear as close as possible to the original.</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/White-Ladies-Slipper-Orchid_art_art?IMID=aed56216-08c0-42c8-bc94-b7e0b1436deb</link></item><item><title>Cherries In Silver Bowl</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/af13c0e6-7eb9-495a-82f1-e089d43fe609.jpg' alt='af13c0e6-7eb9-495a-82f1-e089d43fe609' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;This striking piece is of freshly picked,  
mouthwatering, cherries in a silver bowl. The 
original was  painted in oil on a 8" x 8" prepared 
panel. The piece is painted in brilliant 
colors of red, blue and gold. The painting has 
been photographed in natural light, and adjusted 
to appear as close as possible to the original.
</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/Cherries-In-Silver-Bowl_art_art?IMID=af13c0e6-7eb9-495a-82f1-e089d43fe609</link></item><item><title>m&amp;m's Chocolate Candy</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/8bfc8f4f-6301-4d6a-ac28-d1c03b502b65.jpg' alt='8bfc8f4f-6301-4d6a-ac28-d1c03b502b65' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;This scrumptious piece is of mouth-watering
m&amp;m's chocolate candy! This is the candy that we all can't resist at the grocery checkout line! This splendid work was originally 
painted in oil on a 5" x 7" prepared panel. The 
piece is painted in brilliant reds, yellows, blues,
oranges, browns and grey tones. It has been 
photographed in natural light, and adjusted 
to appear as close as possible to the original.

</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/mms-Chocolate-Candy_art_art?IMID=8bfc8f4f-6301-4d6a-ac28-d1c03b502b65</link></item><item><title>Derringer Flintlock Pistol</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/6a7bdfbb-d5d8-4725-af48-5d1c2860575e.jpg' alt='6a7bdfbb-d5d8-4725-af48-5d1c2860575e' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Painted in a 19th century traditional style, this 
nostalgic piece is of a Derringer Flintlock Pistol.  The
original was painted on a 11" x 14" prepared panel. The 
Derringer Flintlock Pistol was manufactured during 
the 18th century in Spain, and was used traditionally 
in duels. It's painted in rich Indian reds, grey-blues, 
greens and umbers, with select tiny spots of 
white for highlights. The painting has been 
photographed in natural light, and adjusted to 
appear as close as possible to the original.</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/Derringer-Flintlock-Pistol_art_art?IMID=6a7bdfbb-d5d8-4725-af48-5d1c2860575e</link></item><item><title>Skittles Candy</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/53a66686-3a2c-48e8-a30f-fed05f4fe621.jpg' alt='53a66686-3a2c-48e8-a30f-fed05f4fe621' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;This scrumptious piece is of mouth-watering
Skittles! This is the candy that we all can't resist at
the grocery checkout line! The splendid work was originally
painted in oil on a 7" x 5" prepared panel. The 
piece is painted in brilliant reds, yellows, blues,
oranges, greens, browns and grey tones. It has been 
photographed in natural light, and adjusted 
to appear as close as possible to the original.</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/Skittles-Candy_art_art?IMID=53a66686-3a2c-48e8-a30f-fed05f4fe621</link></item><item><title>Lollipops</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/5627f4c2-5ec9-47af-86fe-28d4514cef09.jpg' alt='5627f4c2-5ec9-47af-86fe-28d4514cef09' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;This luminous piece of three delicious lollipops!
The stunning realistic work was originally painted 
in oil on a 7" x 5" prepared panel. It is 
painted in brilliant colors of red, violet, turgoise,
and blue. The painting has been photographed
in natural light, and adjusted to appear 
as close as possible to the original.</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/Lollipops_art_art?IMID=5627f4c2-5ec9-47af-86fe-28d4514cef09</link></item><item><title>Flute</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/0d7c11d9-7353-484c-8ff5-b7cb676871bd.jpg' alt='0d7c11d9-7353-484c-8ff5-b7cb676871bd' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Painted in a 19th century traditional style evocative
of Edgar Degas' classicism, this brilliant naturalistic 
work is of a flute.  The original was painted in oil on 
a 4-3/4" x 14" prepared panel. It's painted in
luminous golds, cool silvers and blues, and 
warm umbers, and was inspired by the memory
of the artist's mother who had a great love for
classical music and painting.  The painting has 
been photographed in natural light, and adjusted 
to appear as close as possible to the original.</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/Flute_art_art?IMID=0d7c11d9-7353-484c-8ff5-b7cb676871bd</link></item><item><title>Cala Lily</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/1a3a7416-b549-47b3-9c77-4db8412fbcd0.jpg' alt='1a3a7416-b549-47b3-9c77-4db8412fbcd0' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;This striking piece is of a white cala lily.
The original was painted in oil on a 7" x 5" prepared 
panel. The piece is painted in brillant 
pink, yellow and green tones.
The painting has been photographed
in natural light, and adjusted to appear 
as close as possible to the original.</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/Cala-Lily_art_art?IMID=1a3a7416-b549-47b3-9c77-4db8412fbcd0</link></item><item><title>Jaffree Ballet Slippers</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/1fad2943-51b3-4358-871a-b67f02d6f49d.jpg' alt='1fad2943-51b3-4358-871a-b67f02d6f49d' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Painted in a 19th century classic style, evocotive
of Edgar Degas aesthetic, this romantic piece 
is of a delicate pair of traditional ballet slippers, 
once used in theJaffré Ballet.  The original was painted in oil 
on a 8" x 10" prepared panel. It is the fourth 
version of several compositions that were painted 
over the years. This particular version is unique due 
to the manner in which the brushwork has been 
refined through a kolinksy sable brush, which
lends itself to more of a convincing illusion of 
silk. The piece is painted in brilliant complimentary, 
pink and gold tonalities. The painting has been 
photographed in natural light, and adjusted to appear 
as close as possible to the original.
</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/Jaffree-Ballet-Slippers_art_art?IMID=1fad2943-51b3-4358-871a-b67f02d6f49d</link></item><item><title>FOOTBALL "Tribute to Joe Namath, football legend"</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/5925f476-2e2c-4534-9188-733fd156be5c.jpg' alt='5925f476-2e2c-4534-9188-733fd156be5c' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Description of Painting 
This strikingly realistic piece is of a traditional 
leather football, and was inspired by Joe Namath. 
 
Joseph William Namath (born May 31, 1943), also 
known as Broadway Joe, was an American football 
Hall of Fame quarterback in the American Football 
League and National Football League during the 
1960s and 1970's. Namath played for the New York 
Jets for most of his career. He finished out his 
career with the Los Angeles Rams.

The piece possesses a dramatic sense of light, 
shadow and rich paint handling that is evocative 
of 18th century Baroque painting. It's painted on a 
10 x 8" prepared canvas, in rich golds, luminous 
indian red, gray-blues, umber and milky white 
tones for the highlights. The painting has been 
photographed in natural light, and adjusted to 
appear as close as possible to the original.
</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/FOOTBALL-Tribute-to-Joe-Namath-football-legend_art_art?IMID=5925f476-2e2c-4534-9188-733fd156be5c</link></item><item><title>Three Onions</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/2eab1426-7e90-4876-8dba-061b0b0b5a51.jpg' alt='2eab1426-7e90-4876-8dba-061b0b0b5a51' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Painted in a 19th century traditional style, this 
lovely piece is of three onions and several 
onion skin sections.  The original was painted on a 8" x 10" prepared canvas in rich golden yellow, violet, green and muted blue tones. The painting has been photographed innatural 
light, and adjusted to appear as close as possible to the 
original.</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/Three-Onions_art_art?IMID=2eab1426-7e90-4876-8dba-061b0b0b5a51</link></item><item><title>BASEBALL #8 -- BARRY BONDS TRIBUTE</title><description>&lt;img src='http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/ea7f1fb2-3468-4de2-b0cf-c90a15422b8e/uploadedartwork/100X100/02b74639-0619-4c39-9f33-a4ef8c457abc.jpg' alt='02b74639-0619-4c39-9f33-a4ef8c457abc' border="0" /&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Bonds holds the all-time Major League home run record, after hitting his 756th home run in a game against the Washington Nationals on August 7, 2007, surpassing Hank Aaron. He also is the all-time career leader in both walks (2540) and intentional walks (679). He holds numerous single-season records, among them the single-season Major League record for home runs (73), set in 2001. He has won a record seven Most Valuable Player awards. He hit his 757th home run on August 8, 2007, and #758 on August 10, 2007.
</description><link>http://www.imagekind.com/BASEBALL---BARRY-BONDS-TRIBUTE_art_art?IMID=02b74639-0619-4c39-9f33-a4ef8c457abc</link></item></channel></rss>